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Russia Floats Nuke Plant

Δευ, 8 Ιουλίου 2019 - 14:39

Onboard the Akademik Lomonosov, Russia’s first Floating Nuclear Power Plant, there is already excited movement as preparations are being made for the long trip from Murmansk, in the far northwest of Russia, to the remote Arctic port of Pevek in the Chukotka region, one of Russia’s most isolated, with most of its territory located beyond the Arctic Circle.

Tackling Climate Change Can Be a Driver for Growth and Jobs, Report Shows

Παρ, 5 Ιουλίου 2019 - 14:54

The EU Commission has published on 04 July the 2019 edition of its annual Employment and Social Developments in Europe review, that provides up-to-date economic analysis of employment and social trends in Europe and discusses related policy options.

Nord Stream-2 Pulls Plug on Danish Route for Russian Gas

Τετ, 3 Ιουλίου 2019 - 15:10

Nord Stream-2 has formally withdrawn its application for the route through Danish territorial waters south of Bornholm in Denmark.

Trump Strikes Conciliatory Tone with Turkey over S-400

Τρι, 2 Ιουλίου 2019 - 14:59

US President Donald Trump blamed his predecessor, Barack Obama, for the current standoff between Washington and Ankara over defence procurement.

US, Saudis and Iran Resist Climate Change Pledge at G20 Summit

Δευ, 1 Ιουλίου 2019 - 14:31

The US, Iran, and Saudi Arabia are undermining efforts to issue a common G20 communique to be issued on Saturday in Osaka, Japan, which would entail a common pledge to combat climate change.

Europe and India Collaborate on Solar Parks Initiative

Παρ, 28 Ιουνίου 2019 - 14:48

Under the EU programme “Technical assistance for the implementation and management of identified solar parks”, the EU Delegation in India and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy jointly launched on 28 June the Standard Operation Procedures and monitoring tool for Indian solar parks.

Greece’s Energean, Israel’s INGL Ink Infrastructure Hand Over Deal

Πεμ, 27 Ιουνίου 2019 - 14:51

Greece’s Energean Oil and Gas announced on 25 June that it has signed a Detailed Agreement with Israel Natural Gas Lines (INGL) for the hand over of the near shore and onshore part of the infrastructure that will deliver gas from Israel’s Karish and Tanin FPSO into the Israeli national gas transmission grid. An Memorandum of Understanding with INGL was signed in December 2018.

KazTransOil and Transneft Reach Consensus for Contaminated Oil

Τετ, 26 Ιουνίου 2019 - 14:42

Kazakhstan’s KazTransOil and Russia’s Transneft have reached an agreement on compensation for damage to Kazakh consignors for the shipment of contaminated oil in the Russian port of Ust-Luga, the press service of KazTransOil said on 25 June.

Rosneft to Fuel Turkish Airlines Planes in Russian Airports

Τρι, 25 Ιουνίου 2019 - 14:49

Rosneft Aero, the operator of the jet-fuelling business of Russian oil giant Rosneft, has been awarded a tender for fuelling the aircraft fleet of the largest Turkish air carrier Turkish Airlines in Russian airports until 2020, Rosneft said on 21 June.

EU vs Turkey: The Other Side of the Coin

Δευ, 24 Ιουνίου 2019 - 14:34

Turkey has been subjected to extreme criticism in Brussels lately. Living in an age of complexity and unpredictability, the world is being divided more and more. Adding insult to injury is not in the interest of any party at this time of uncertainty. Conflicting policies and harmful statements prevent us from addressing the global challenges in unity, leaving us vulnerable against them.

Kazakhstan Increases Oil Production since January

Παρ, 21 Ιουνίου 2019 - 15:19

For five months of this year, the volume of oil production amounted to 36.5 million tons, which is 1% higher than the operational plan, Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said on 20 June.

EU to Debate Zero Emissions by 2050

Πεμ, 20 Ιουνίου 2019 - 14:45

The EU is debating a plan to slash net carbon emissions to zero by 2050, an objective to which the UK has already committed.

EU Wants Member States to Implement Paris Agreement Faster

Τετ, 19 Ιουνίου 2019 - 15:14

The Member States of the European Union needs to step up their efforts to meet the bloc’s climate objectives and implement the Paris Climate Agreement, according to report by the Commission published on 18 June.

EU and Japan to Cooperate in Clean Energy Transition and Climate Action

Τρι, 18 Ιουνίου 2019 - 14:42

At the G20 Energy and Environment Ministerial meeting, which took place in Karuizawa, the European Union and Japan agreed on 15 June to strengthen bilateral energy dialogue and cooperation on innovation for clean energy transition and climate action, EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete said, following his meeting with Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshige Seko.

Climate Finance by Major Development Banks Hit Record High

Παρ, 14 Ιουνίου 2019 - 14:22

Boosting projects that help developing countries cut emissions and address climate risks, climate financing by the world’s six largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) rose to a record high of $43.1 billion in 2018, up more than 22% on the previous year, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said in a joint press release on 13 June. The previous year climate finance totalled $35.2 billion.

Brussels Says It’s Ready for a No-Deal Brexit

Πεμ, 13 Ιουνίου 2019 - 15:23

The EU has said that it’s ready for the UK to leave the bloc without a deal and isn’t planning any further contingency measures, suggesting that a no-deal Brexit was “very much possible”.